High School Education

Students in grades 9-12 are provided with an assortment of opportunities to prepare them for college and or career. The Tuscaloosa City Schools offers more Advanced Placement (AP) courses than any school system in West Alabama. With the expansion of the International Baccalaureate Programme, ninth and tenth grade students are able to have a full complement of IB education throughout their high school career.

For students wanting to get a jump into the collegiate experience, TCS has partnered with Shelton State Community College for Dual Enrollment. Additionally, partnerships exists with both The University of Alabama and Stillman College for Early College. TCS also offers an early graduation for students (note: candidates for early graduation are not eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian).

In 2013, the Tuscaloosa City Schools opened Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy, a state-of-the-art facility offering 13 academies designed to launch students into a college/university experience or directly into the workforce.

We recognize that not all students are able to excel in a traditional learning environment, the Tuscaloosa Virtual School Program allows for a personalized learning experience for students who have other life obligations or commitments.

Talk to your child's counselor or teacher for more information to see if one of these programs will help your child meet their academic goals.

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